HRES 228 110th Congress House

Recognizing the 186th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.

Introduced: March 8, 2007 See on congress.gov

International Affairs AnniversariesCommemorationsCongressional tributesDemocracy

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EuropeGovernment Operations and PoliticsGreeceSovereignty

Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps

Introduced

In committee

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Agreed to (House)

Mar 13, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 13, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 140). (text: CR H2450-2451)

Mar 13, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2461-2462)

Mar 13, 2007

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Mar 13, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 228.

Mar 13, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2450-2453)

Mar 13, 2007

Mr. Wexler moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Mar 8, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Mar 8, 2007

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Mar 13, 2007	House · vote #140	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	413–0	See who voted →

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Latest action March 13, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Extends the warm congratulations and best wishes of the House of Representatives to the people of Greece as they celebrate the 186th anniversary of the independence of Greece.

Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.

Notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence 186 years ago.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 6

Boozman, John

Arkansas · Mar 8, 2007

New Jersey · Mar 8, 2007

Van Hollen, Chris

Maryland · Mar 8, 2007

Wilson, Joe

South Carolina · Mar 8, 2007

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 228: Recognizing the 186th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-228/

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